PDLP Chapter 51 A Fool's Worry
Chapter 51 A Fool's Worry
When Lu Yuan returned to the classroom, Xu Lingjing, Jiang Yiqing, and Gao Zhe were engrossed in reviewing their studies.
The two girls were always organized in their studies, and their thinking was clear and methodical when they reviewed, but Gao Zhe, on the other hand, was scratching his head and looking very anxious.
Previously, Lu Yuan had asked him to memorize all the classical Chinese texts required for the college entrance examination. Although he did as instructed, his foundation was weak to begin with, and after struggling for a long time, he still couldn't memorize many of them.
Young people are inherently less focused, and when they repeatedly recite dry and boring classical Chinese texts day after day without seeing the results of their efforts, they inevitably become weary and unconsciously begin to slack off and be perfunctory.
Lu Yuan knew that if he forced him to memorize things by rote at this point, it would only intensify his aversion to studying and backfire. So he simply told him to stop for the time being.
When Xu Lingjing saw Lu Yuan enter, a gentle and bright smile instantly spread across her face. She casually pushed the test paper she had just finished in front of him and said softly:
"Lu Yuan, these are the math problems from today's quiz. I've compiled detailed solution steps. Take a look."
She was too enthusiastic, completely lacking the aloofness of a top student. Even though Lu Yuan had deliberately ignored her earlier, she had not shown the slightest anger.
This unusual behavior completely overturned Lu Yuan's preconceived notions about her, which made him suspicious.
Lu Yuan subconsciously turned to look at Jiang Yiqing, hoping to get some clues from her.
Jiang Yiqing simply shook her head, clearly puzzled and confused by Xu Lingjing's recent unusual behavior.
Logically speaking, if Lu Yuan publicly gave a large bouquet of roses to another girl, Xu Lingjing would definitely be furious and embarrassed, and might even harbor resentment towards him and wish she could stay away from him forever.
Moreover, Xu Lingjing has never lacked suitors. Ever since Lu Yuan stopped chasing after her, those boys who were afraid to express their feelings before have also mustered up the courage to come closer to her.
Everyone felt they had an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
"Lu Yuan, what's wrong? Have you mastered all these knowledge points?" Xu Lingjing asked softly with a smile in her eyes.
Although Lu Yuan was wary, he didn't hesitate and immediately said calmly, "I haven't had time to review trigonometric functions yet, can you explain them to me?"
"it is good."
Xu Lingjing's eyes instantly lit up with joy. She quickly moved her chair and sat down next to Lu Yuan, bending down to explain the knowledge points to him earnestly.
This scene left the whole class stunned. Was this still the aloof Xu Lingjing?
In the past, Lu Yuan tried his best to get even a little closer to her, but now she actually sat down next to him on her own initiative.
At first, Lu Yuan remained wary, secretly suspecting that Xu Lingjing was hiding a knife behind her smile, waiting for an opportunity to take revenge on him.
But she focused on explaining trigonometric functions the whole time, with a clear train of thought and a deep yet easy-to-understand explanation.
Even Gao Zhe, who was listening in a daze, understood some of it, which shows that her learning method is very efficient.
For the entire evening self-study session, Xu Lingjing played the role of an enthusiastic top student, patiently explaining various difficult knowledge points to Lu Yuan and the others.
There was nothing unusual about it from beginning to end, which only made Lu Yuan more puzzled.
He considered himself the person who understood Xu Lingjing best in the world, after all, the two had shared a bed for three years.
But the gentle and warm-hearted Xu Lingjing before him was a side of him he had never seen before.
"Lu Yuan, next week is your first mock exam, you have to do your best!"
After evening self-study, Xu Lingjing still gently encouraged him.
Lu Yuan did not respond, only feeling that the person in front of him was unfamiliar and distant.
For the next few days, Xu Lingjing remained the same. Even though Lu Yuan often studied with Ye Yixian, she never showed the slightest dissatisfaction.
Over time, Lu Yuan stopped trying to guess her thoughts and simply focused all his energy on preparing for the upcoming mock exam.
All three mock exams were conducted in full accordance with the college entrance examination process and format, which not only allowed everyone to adapt to the pace of the college entrance examination in advance, but also accurately identified knowledge gaps and made timely improvements.
In preparation for the mock exams, the entire senior year of high school was immersed in a tense atmosphere of preparation.
Even the most playful and averse to studying students were infected by this intense learning atmosphere, and they became more focused and disciplined, no longer daring to act recklessly.
This is why many parents, even knowing their children's grades are mediocre, insist on sending them to schools with a good academic atmosphere.
A good learning environment can truly influence everyone subtly.
During this period, Xu Lingjing did indeed help Lu Yuan catch up on many of his weak knowledge points, patiently guiding him on everything from math problem-solving techniques to answering questions in Chinese reading comprehension.
Li Xian saw all of this and was so angry that he gritted his teeth.
He dreamed countless times of studying alongside Xu Lingjing.
The scene he had longed for was easily realized by Lu Yuan.
The day before the mock exam arrived in the blink of an eye, and the students in the class were in different states and with different mindsets.
Some people were filled with nervousness, holding the book and flipping through it repeatedly, wishing they could engrave every word in the book into their minds;
Some people appeared relaxed, either confident or completely unconcerned about the exam.
Lu Yuan couldn't quite put his finger on which category he belonged to, and he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy. This was the first time he had taken an exam so seriously since his rebirth, and naturally he longed to achieve a satisfactory result.
But he didn't bury himself in rote memorization. He knew clearly that last-minute cramming wouldn't make him achieve good grades overnight, so he went to find Ye Yixian instead.
Ye Yixian didn't bury himself in studying. Taking advantage of the school's lax management during evening self-study, the two of them quietly slipped away to the stands on the playground and ate ice cream.
As the weather gradually warms up, the gentle evening breeze dispels the biting chill of winter, making a bite of icy ice cream just perfect.
Ye Yixian couldn't remember the last time he ate ice cream. Now, he was taking small bites, his face full of satisfaction and contentment.
Lu Yuan didn't have much of an appetite. He ate a couple of bites and then sat to the side, lost in thought.
"What's wrong?" Ye Yixian noticed his absent-mindedness and asked softly.
Lu Yuan turned to look at her and noticed a little ice cream crumb on the corner of her mouth. He subconsciously raised his hand and gently wiped it away for her.
This sudden, ambiguous gesture made Ye Yixian's heart tighten instantly. He unconsciously clenched the ice cream in his hand, feeling both nervous and subtly expectant, his heartbeat becoming erratic.
She only came to her senses when she realized that Lu Yuan had only wiped her mouth. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she was filled with embarrassment.
Lu Yuan withdrew his hand and said calmly, "The exam is tomorrow, and I'm wondering if I can do well."
"Why think so much?" Ye Yixian quickly calmed down and regained his usual carefree attitude. "This isn't the college entrance exam. Even if it were, it wouldn't be a big deal. At worst, I can retake it for another year. Even if I don't, my life won't be set in stone."
She has always been insightful, and perhaps she already has her own plans for the future, even if they are not necessarily the ideal she envisions.
Lu Yuan looked at her and said seriously, "It's not terrible to do poorly on a test. What's terrible is having the ability to do well but not giving it your all."
"Then just do your best." Ye Yixian took another bite of ice cream, her eyes crinkling with a smile, completely unaffected by the anxiety before the exam.
Looking at her carefree demeanor, Lu Yuan smiled helplessly. He had to admit that Ye Yixian's optimism was always contagious.
Before she met Lu Yuan, she was always alone, with a cold and rebellious edge all over her body. But now, with Lu Yuan by her side, the soft, positive, and sunny side of her heart has slowly been revealed.
At that moment, Lu Yuan suddenly realized that his anxiety was nothing but needless worry, and there was no need to be overly nervous.
After figuring things out, the heavy pressure in his heart dissipated, and he felt relaxed. This sense of relief was precisely what Ye Yixian brought him.
She is truly a girl worth protecting with your heart. The more you cherish her, the more sunshine and rain she will give back to you.